Volunteer: Library Homework Help for Youth Tutors K-12
Make a difference in your community by helping youth as a homework help tutor! Apply today to become a volunteer with Hennepin County's Homework Help Program, as a tutor for K-12 youth after school on homework-related projects. Volunteers support students' academic success by helping them develop literacy and mathematics skills, understand homework assignments, and prepare for college. Volunteers commit once a week with a 2 hour per week shift, for at least one semester. Experience with youth is helpful, and training is provided. A criminal background check and professional references are required.
Location and Hours:
Please check link for individual library program days and hours in need here:
Homework Help for Youth Program K - 12 About the volunteer position type:
This is an advertisement for an unpaid, volunteer position. Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
In this volunteer position, Homework Help Tutors will:
Assist K-12 youth after school with literacy and homework related projects – reading, math, history, language arts and more.
Assist 1-5 students in a group setting with homework.
Answer homework questions and refer students to library resources, as needed.
Refer students to librarian, as needed.
Desired qualifications:
Good verbal communication skills.
Experience working with school age children preferred.
Ability to work with a variety of people.
College experience or college degree preferred.
Pass criminal background check.
Commitment:
Attend all required training sessions.
Volunteer for at least one semester following training.
Tutor for a minimum of 2 hours per week.
Benefits:
Enhance experience for job application.
Enhance experience for college application.
Earn community service credits for school/club.
Training provided by Program Coordinator, supervision by designated Hennepin County Library staff member.
About the department: Our mission is to inspire, facilitate, and celebrate lifelong learning. Shaped by the information needs and aspirations of our residents, we envision the library as a shared space for enrichment and connection.
Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
If you have any questions, please contact:
HCL Volunteer Services at 612-543-8633 OR email
Volunteering@hennepin.us with the subject header: Homework Help Program